Prosperity Cup 2026: Ogbia Champions, Movers FC Crash Out of Tournament
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By Sedara Philip
… As Edi 1 FC, Okoroma United, MLDM FC, Others, Secure Round of 16 Slots
Ogbia LGA champions, Movers FC of Otuasega have been booted out of Season eight of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.
Brass LGA runners-up, Igoni FC of Odioama edged out Movers FC by three goals to one in an encounter decided at the Opu-Nembe Stadium. Lawrence Grickson put Odioama ahead on 16 minutes from a beautiful finish.
Olali Abinani levelled the scoreline for Movers FC on 78 minutes to give the Ogbia champions a lifeline but their hopes of progressing were dashed on 83 minutes when Lawrence Grickson struck again to complete his brace. Wilfred Victor on 88 minutes scored the third goal to compound Movers FC’s woes.
Fantuo FC of Fantuo at the beautiful Okpoama Island, off the Atlantic Ocean, beat Brass LGA champions, Mini FC of Minibie by a lone goal. Courtesy of Gina Yaimarasin’s 84 minutes lone strike.
Okoroma United at the Imiringi Township Stadium overpowered Kolo Creek United by two goals to one to secure qualification to the Round of 16. Ayanka Joshua’s brace on 25 and 32 minutes respectively, and Azibanator Young-Jack’s consolation goal on 80 minutes was enough to take the Nembe champions into the Round of 16.
Mighty-Mighty FC in the second game at the Imiringi Township Stadium, conquered Orashi FC by two goals to one. Confidence Iyibo gave Orashi FC the lead on 16 minutes. Kalu Chinonso restored parity on 58 minutes. Diewulovie Eli’s own goal on 78 minutes helped to secure the deserved victory for Mighty-Mighty FC.
Eniwari FC at the busy Swali centre pipped Onde United of Ondewari by one goal. Thanks to Daniel Perezimor’s lone goal on 16 minutes while Edi 1 FC of Ayakoro humbled Hummels Stars FC of Agbura by four goals to two to keep their hopes of winning the tournament alive.
Mountain of the Lord Deliverance Ministry, MLDM FC at the Government House pitch, Onopa pipped Federal University Otuoke, FUO Kings by one goal to nil. Moneyfirst David scored the only goal for MLDM FC having lost to Odi United in the Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA final.
Mountain of Fire Ministry, MFM FC at the Amassoma pitch massacred Agoro FC by four goals to one. A hat trick from Azibola Collins on 1, 84, 70, Godday 69 and Hemikin Mark’s consolation goal was
on 41 minutes was all the prayer warriors needed to advance into the Round of 16.
Azibola Collins has now recorded ten goals in the competition looking set to dethrone Elton Mina of Movers FC whose team kissed the tournament goodbye at the Opu-Nembe centre.
Hostilities will resume on Saturday, 25th April, 2026 in four different centres.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
